Category: hiking
Boulder Lake | Mt Hood National Forest
We ventured into Mt Hood National Forest to go camping at Boulder Lake. Boulder Lake was recommended by Inga's parents, so we brought them along with us for this trip. It's very rare to have a lake al... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Daily Photos | 7-05-21
To say the weather in Oregon over the past few weeks has been extremely hot would be an understatement. Inga and I were in Pendleton, Or when it hit 117 degrees. While we were in Forest Grove, the tem... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Daily Photos | Fernhill Wetlands
Inga and I have been to the Fernhill Wetlands Nature Area twice now. The trails aren’t long enough to do longer distance running, but it’s great for getting a couple of miles of walking in, or a s... Read More
Chris and Inga | Visit Vernonia Lake
I knew of Vernonia Lake from my cycling days on the Banks-Vernonia trail. If you start in Banks, reaching the lake in Vernonia will be about 21 miles. If you want to avoid riding the Banks-Vernonia tr... Read More
Hare Canyon Trail | Stub Stewart State Park
To get to Hare canyon trail, we had to park at the Hilltop Day-use Area located inside Stub Stewart State Park. Stub Stewart State Park is in Washington County near Buxton, Or. The loop Inga and I end... Read More
Chris and Inga’s | Quick Trip to Rockaway Beach
We packed up our camping cooler with some lunch, and headed to Rockaway Beach. We had just been here not too long ago, but Inga wanted a beach where we could get some miles in walking on the sand.... Read More
Triple C Trail to Gales Creek Trail Loop
Our hike on Triple C Trail to Gales Creek Loop was just over 2.5 miles. I will our Strava map available to view below the photos. We found this hiking trail near Timber, Oregon. This trail will take y... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Daily Photos | 5-6-21
Today, I am just posting some random photos from our adventures over the last few days. We have been exploring, and hiking the mountains between home and the coast. We have also been scouting out plac... Read More
Steam Donkey Trail | Seaside, Oregon
Steam Donkey Trail is located off highway 26. Access to the trailhead is in the parking lot of the Sunset Rest Stop. Completing Springboard Loop is an easy 1-mile hike.... Read More
Chris and Inga’s | Finding Lost Lake
Inga and I were out exploring the Nehalem River off highway 26. On the drive, we passed another gravel road that went up the mountain, and the sign read ‘Lost Lake rd’. We decided it was worth it ... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Daily Photos | 4-25-21
With some good weather upon us in Oregon, we wanted to take advantage, so we headed west to the Tillamook State Forest to explore, and have lunch. Inga found us a great spot to back-in the truck, righ... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Trip to Cannon Beach
With the weather getting warmer, and two of Inga's daughters in town to visit, we headed to Cannon Beach. Cannon Beach is roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes from our place. Inga likes to come to this beach... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Daily Photos | 4-10-21
I spotted this cat in our neighborhood, perched on a fence post. This cat will sit on the fence for hours, patiently waiting. The cat was friendly enough that I was able to get a few good photos. ... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Daily Photos | 4-5-21
The sky is another of blue on the Oregon coast. Here we are at Rockaway Beach, which is about 90 minutes from home. Sometimes it takes more than 90 minutes to get to the other side of Portland. It's a... Read More
Chris and Inga at the Wilson River
We'll start off today's post with Grubes, the Oregon Ground Squirrel. Grubes also made an appearance in yesterday's daily photo post. It's always nice when the local animals cooperate with you, and le... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Daily Photos | 4-2-21
We made it to Rockaway Beach. The sun was out, and the wind was nice and calm. We picked a great day to drive out to Rockaway Beach.... Read More
Chris and Inga’s Move to Oregon
After I parked the Tacoma, I hopped out and heard a loud hissing noise. I immediately knew it was coming from one of the tires. I found this tire on our U-Haul trailer with a severe gash in it. It was... Read More
Chris and Inga Visit Jordan Valley
Inga doing some running on the trail. Spring really is a great time of year to visit Jordan Valley. It's greener this time of year and you won't get beat down by the sun nearly as badly.... Read More